US EditionTrump administration revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group
SYRIA, JUL 7 – The U.S. revoked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's terrorist status after it severed ties with al-Qaeda, aiming to ease sanctions and support Syria's post-civil war reconstruction, officials said.
- On Monday, the US revoked HTS's Foreign Terrorist Organization designation, marking a major policy shift to ease Syria sanctions.
- Following the delisting, the US aims to end Syria’s isolation by recalibrating policy after HTS severed ties with al-Qaeda in 2016.
- A State Department memo signed by Secretary Marco Rubio on June 23, previewed in the Federal Register, formalized the delisting of HTS, effective upon publication.
- The US revokes HTS's terrorist designation to support Syria’s reintegration and reconstruction efforts, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani stating it lifts obstacles to recovery.
- Following last week’s sanctions removal, US and European countries are increasingly reengaging with Syria, signaling a shift toward normalization and future diplomatic cooperation.
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